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RY53 PUX

2003 Mazda RX-8

Red Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,801 mi
Last recorded185,801 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Mazda RX-850,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 PUX
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 185,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 162,221 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2009 162,181 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

suspect rear brake pads are wearing thin

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2008 123,797 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Dec 2007 94,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 71,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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RY53 PUX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8 in Red with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 50,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY53 PUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY53 PUX registered?

RY53 PUX is a 2003 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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